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The Coming Watersnew

How is the cash-poor state of Louisiana planning to deal with potential record floodwaters on the Mississippi River?
Louisiana Residents Once Again Face the Shock of Recoverynew
When it comes to rebounding from hurricanes, Louisiana's residents have been there before. But that doesn't mean it's getting any easier.
Only Time Will Tell the Impact of Gustav on Louisiana's Fisheriesnew

Hurricane Gustav smothered our beloved oysters and killed off thousands of fish, but the real impact on Louisiana's lakes, rivers and bayous is just beginning.
Tags: animal issues, Louisiana, water, oysters, fish, Wildlife, Hurricane Gustav, commercial fishing
Not Again ...new
The New Year might be off to a fresh start, but the Corps of Engineers is up to its old tricks of missing deadlines and confusing priorities.